Where Does Water Come From?

Where does my water come from?
Wouldn’t it be neat if we lived in a world where you could wave a magic wand and say, “Aguamenti” and however much water you wanted or needed at the time, suddenly appeared like in Harry Potter? Unfortunately, in reality, water is not so easy to come by. Even though our planet Earth is covered in 70% water, there is not enough spring water from lakes or streams as well as ground water from wells to supply humans, plant life and animals in this ever-growing world (Charger Water Treatment Products). In addition, when it comes to drinking water most people have never really thought about the chemicals or minerals they digest when consuming water. Some minerals found in water are good for you and some contain contaminants such as chemicals that although harmless may not be so healthy inside the water we drink. Because water does not just come from one source and is not in abundance it is a good idea to know where drinking water can come from: …show more content…
-however - as with all rural areas, there are complications with water competition. Rural areas are constantly competing with agricultural water usage as well as environmental. About 80% of water goes towards agriculture, according to the USDA Economic Research Service. This water comes from both ground water and surface water. When water is being consumed for watering rice fields, fruit trees, and animal food such as alfalfa, hay and corn, it lowers the water table making it harder for people who drink the water be able to easily access it. (USDA Economic Research Service) Sometimes, wells must be re-drilled lower and lower into the aquifer to tap into the clean water. (USDA Economic Research Service) This then raises the question of who has more water rights, the individual or the farms? The answer generally falls on the shoulders of the water resources management in Esparto to decide where the water